Don’t know what to do during the weekend of September 11, 12 and 13, 2026 in Nice? Whether you are a fan of theater, art, sports or music, the city offers you a varied program for all tastes.
Friday, September 11, 2026
Sport: discovery of Nice’s sports complexes
Open Door Days are organized by the City of Nice to showcase sports complexes in the Côte d’Azur city. It will be an opportunity to introduce Nice residents for free to all the activities offered, but also to meet the teams and coaches. If an annual subscription is taken out during this discovery period, one month will be offered. The doors will be open to you until September 13.
- From 8:15 am to 8:20 pm at Jean Bouin Complex, 2 rue Jean Allegre
- From 9:30 am to 8:30 pm at Mercantour Sports Complex, 114 avenue Valéry Giscard d’Estaing
- From 8:30 am to 8 pm at Jean Médecin Sports Complex, 178 rue de France
Exhibition: “Unconventional” by Bernard Reyboz
The singular universe of this artist invites visitors to discover unpublished collections of his humorous drawings. Bernard Reyboz has distinguished himself by his ability to create curious objects imbued with poetry from simple natural elements. Nice occupied a decisive place in the construction of this Lyonnaise artist’s creative universe. The Unconventional exhibition is a tribute to a singular and unclassifiable artist. Until January 16, 2027, admission is free.
Location: L’Artistique, Arts and Culture Center, 27 bd Dubouchage
Time: 10 am
Theater: “The Improv Cabaret by Papy and Marco“
A major figure in French theatrical improvisation, Alain Degois arrives on the Nice stage, accompanied by Marco. This evening will be an opportunity to discover the singular and educational approach of the one nicknamed Papy. Theater professor from the last season of Star Academy, this comedian has worked alongside major stand-up figures. This unique cabaret promises to blend spontaneity, humor and creativity.
This memorable event in Nice is the result of a partnership with the Bobar Comedy Club Impro Niss’Art. Don’t waste any more time, tickets are selling fast! By reservation, prices are 20 euros (student rate) and 30 euros (full price).
Location: Stockfish, 5 avenue François Mitterrand
Times: 7:30 pm (doors open) and 9 pm (show starts)
Concert: a journey to the heart of emotions with Brahms and Shostakovich
At the heart of one of Nice’s greatest cultural institutions, take part in a fabulous musical journey to the sounds of Johannes Brahms and Dimitri Shostakovich. This performance promises to offer a singular itinerary, moving from German Romanticism to Soviet modernism of the 20th century. Under the direction of Lionel Bringuier, violinist Sayaka Shji and the Nice Philharmonic Orchestra illustrate the transition from deep lyricism and restrained emotion to dramatic and ironic tension.
By reservation, prices range from 10 to 34 euros. The doors will open one hour before the start of the performance. The box office is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm. On the day of the performance, it will open one hour before the concert.
Location: Opéra Nice Côte d’Azur, 4/6 rue Saint-François de Paule
Time: 8 pm
Saturday, September 12, 2026
Sport: start of the Ironman France Nice 70.3
The emblematic world championship will be launched by the women’s race. The Nice triathlon will begin with 1.9 km of swimming in the Mediterranean Sea, starting from Ponchettes Beach. The 90 km bike ride will be the most demanding stage, with nearly 1,190 meters of cumulative positive elevation concentrated in the first half of the course. The climb up the Col de Vence will stretch over 9.7 km. The female runners will get some relief with flatter terrain. A technical 11 km descent will then bring them back to Nice. Finally, the triathlon will conclude with a 21.1 km running race on the Promenade des Anglais.
The men’s events will take place on September 13.
Location: Promenade des Anglais
Time: throughout the day
Theater: “You Who Are a Psychologist“
In the office of Dr. Jécoute, patients as quirky and offbeat as they come will pass through: a paranoid grandmother, a psychopath, a whimsical child or even a baroque Englishwoman. Spectators will discover throughout the play the personalities, problems and especially the comic potential of each patient. With Sébastien Morena, this show created by Brigitte Rico offers a concentrated dose of humor bringing together colorful characters. By reservation, prices range from 8 to 17 euros.
Location: Théâtre L’Alphabet, 19 rue Delille
Time: 9 pm
Exhibition: “Indefinite Duration” by Frédérique Nalbandian
This plastic artist’s latest solo exhibition is devoted to the release of her monograph in October 2026. This work traces thirty years of research around plaster and soap. This artist shapes soap in its different states, from solid to liquid, to express new forms. These works question time with what transforms, what resists and what disappears. Admission is free. This exhibition is available until November 6.
Location: Eva Vautier Gallery, 2 rue Vernier Liberation District
Time: 2 pm
Sunday, September 13, 2026
Activity: Wellness Break at Château de Crémat
In this unique setting, visitors will be able to build a custom day. With the Day Pass at 35 euros, over sixty activities will be accessible throughout the day, including sports,
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